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Picnic Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 12
For your next church supper or get-together, try making this cake. The marshmallows makes this recipe extra special and will be a favorite of kids.—Chris Frigon, Michigan City, Indiana
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
10 large marshmallows, cut in half diagonally
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Place marshmallows cut side up on batter; lightly press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
3. Bake at 350° for 38-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake on a wire rack. Yield: 12-16 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com